Beautiful Gowns For Under $5,000

Every girl dreams of looking like a princess on her wedding day, but sometimes you just have to be a little creative with your wedding dress budget. Here are some really beautiful dresses that I have found for under $5,000 that will most definitely make you feel like a princess with out breaking the bank. 

Here is a beautiful ballerina inspired dress from White by Vera Wang for David's Bridal, $1,000

Love this elegant fun figure hugging dress from Maggie Sottero via Best Bridal Prices, $1,129

Such a dreamy romantic dress from Jacquelin Wedding Dresses, $1,035


I love the black sash accent which you could add for the evening reception, by Modern Trousseau via PeriDress.com, $199

 Simply stunning dress and the back (below) is to die for from Priscilla of Boston $4,375

Get creative girls and look around, you might be surprised at what you find!

Love,

Charley

Too Hot to Handle!

Watching the Emmys this past weekend started me thinking about bridesmaid trends for 2012 and with all the fabulous red and coral dresses that were on the red carpet. I'm thinking that perhaps brides might be bold and go for these gorgeous hot, vibrant, and oh so pretty colors. 

Best dressed at the Emmys for me was Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang. What a stunning bridesmaid dress that would be!

 

(via bellasugar.com)

Here are some other pretty and a bit more non-scene stealing bridesmaid dresses in my trend prediction colors for next year.

 

(via morilee.com)

(via FashionClothing.com)

 (via bestbridalprices.com)

(via frenchnovelty.com)

Is hot red and coral too bold for you or do you think you can handle the sizzle?

Love,
Charley

Tantalizing Tuesday: Vera Wang

 (Photography by Anthony Elgort)

I'm dying to see pictures of Kim Kardashian's Vera Wang dress, but until then I'd like to share with you one of my past Bluebell Brides, Ligia, who was also lucky enough to wear Vera Wang. This stunning tulle dress with a lace bodice looked absolutely magical at the beach and would have also been perfect for the new Mrs. Humphries.

This dress fit for a princess was adorned with a white ribbon for the sunset ceremony and transformed with a black satin ribbon to spice up the look for the evening. I couldn't pass up this opportunity to share with you one of the prettiest cakes from their reception. We got to place this delicious Sweet Lady Jane cake on a bling bling cake riser from Raise The Cake.

On a side note, it's always fabulous if you can raise the cake, details are everything. What's tantalizing your taste buds this Tuesday?

Love,
Charley